This bustling Shopping Centre , the largest town in the county, lies to the very West of East Lothian on the boundary with Midlothian.

The town’s close proximity to Edinburgh makes it very popular with Residents and Visitors alike.

Musselburgh, known as "The Honest Toun" dates back to Roman times and takes it’s name from the extensive mussel beds at the mouth of the River Esk

The Racecourse to the East of the town is the oldest in Scotland and the 9 hole Golf Course alongside was home to the first Open Championship.

The oldest Sporting Tropy, The Silver Arrow, is contested annually in the town by the Queen`s Bodyguard in Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers.

The Riding of the Marches is another very popular annual event and is well worth attending.

The Battle of Pinkie was fought on nearby Pinkie Braes in 1547.

The town boasts many fine examples of Architecture including the Toolbooth, the Mercat Cross and Newhailes house which is now in the ownership of The National Trust for Scotland who also own nearby Inveresk Lodge Gardens.

Picturesque Fisherrow Harbour is the starting point for a very pleasant Walk along the Promenade to the mouth of the River Esk or continue along the banks of the river to the old Stone Bridge which is a very popular Picnic area.

Public Transport by Road or Rail to and from Edinburgh, Prestonpans, Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton, North Berwick, Port Seton, Tranent, Haddington, East Linton and Dunbar are all available on a regular basis.

The town is well supplied with many fine Local Shops along with many Main Chain Outlets.

There are numerous Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, Pubs, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Local Businesses and a Filling Station.

What to see and do in Musselburgh.
Fisherrow Harbour, with it’s working boats and local pleasure craft and yachts, offering a safe haven for passing yachtsmen is extremely popular. The harbour is also a good starting point for a walk along the promenade to the mouth of the River Esk, or you can carry on along the banks of the river to the Old "Roman" Bridge which is a popular area for picnics or to just relax and watch the swans and ducks dabbling in the river.

On Race Days at Musselburgh Racecourse the town adopts an almost festive atmosphere, while during the Riding of the Marches and presentation of the Honest Lad and Lass the whole town turns out to witness the spectacle, which attracts people from far and near The Tollbooth, Mercat Cross and Newhailes House are fine examples of 17 Th. and 18Th. Century architecture.

To the South of the town, in the delightful village of Inveresk lie Inveresk Lodge Gardens which are a must for the horticultural enthusiast while Carberry Tower is well worth a visit.